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A Calming Morning Routine for a Soft Life
It’s still January, dear reader, and the days are short and dark. Outside, the skies are grey and snow and rain (or rather: slush) is pouring down. That means it’s time to get really comfy inside, and focus deeply on slow and soft living while we wait for spring and more energy. And one perfect time to do just that, is in the mornings. Here are some ideas for a calming morning routine for a soft life. #1: A Soft Wake-Up Call Put away those screaming sirene wake-up alarms, and get yourself a soft sunrise alarm clock instead. This slowly lights up the room before it starts playing nature sounds,…
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My Holistic Wealth Game Plan for 2025
It’s a whole new year, dear reader, and that comes with new possibilities and opportunities to create a better life for the future. And this year, I will be focusing on creating my holistic wealth to a much greater degree than what I’ve done in the past. A few years ago, I discovered that I’d be able to buy stocks and invest in funds even though I lived well below the poverty line, and that was a game changer for me. All of a sudden, my spending habits and ability to stick to a budget started to actually matter. I could finally see some hope sparkling in the distance. And…
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Gift Ideas for the Yin Yoga Lover
If you’re looking for thoughtful and unique gift ideas for the dedicated Yin Yoga lover in your life, I have just the perfect post for you today. As an avid practitioner of Yin Yoga myself, I truly understand the needs and desires that come with this practice. The items I’m sharing today are not only things that I use regularly in my own daily routine, but they also encompass those items that I would love to have on my own personal wish list. Whether for a special occasion or just to show appreciation, these gifts are sure to resonate with any Yin Yoga enthusiast. Gift Ideas for the Yin Yoga…
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A Fresh Start: Where I’ve Been and Where I’m Going
It’s been quite a while, dear reader, since I last published. I had all the good intentions in the world about this blog, but then life happened, and it got a bit dramatic, too. You see, I have this chronic kidney disease called igA nephropathy, and just after I published my last blog post in March, I started to feel very ill. My mother, who lives a few blocks away, came down and called the ambulance, and soon I found myself in the emergency room with a doctor confirming that “you are very ill now”. My blood pressure was through the roof, and the blood work soon confirmed that my…